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Kyzwana Caves, MD

Kyzwana Caves, MD, Adolescent Medicine Specialist at CHKD

Phone: (757) 668-7444

Specialty:

Education

Medical School: Meharry Medical College

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Children's National Medical Center

Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Personal Statement

Being a part of a hospital system focused on children and adolescents is a special experience. CHKD brings together clinicians who value providing youth exceptional care in a collaborative environment.

Bio

Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Caves moved to the Tidewater area after completing her fellowship in adolescent medicine at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. She provides compassionate and equitable care to adolescents and young adults.

Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and emotionally, and may be a difficult adjustment for youth and their families. Dr. Caves’ goals are to provide an inclusive, non-judgmental clinical atmosphere while offering educational and confidential services related to reproductive, sexual, and mental health.

Dr. Caves has specialized expertise in managing diverse issues unique to this population. She enjoys working as a multidisciplinary team member to offer optimal care for each of her patients and their families.

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

  • Reproductive Health
  • Polyendrocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • HIV/STI prevention and treatment, including Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • LBGT healthcare
  • Obesity and Nutrition Disorders

Research Areas

  • Adolescent health
  • HIV Prevention with PrEP

Honors and Awards

  • Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2021 and 2022
  • Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc" 2025, 2026

Memberships

  • Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Publications

Kyzwana Caves, Prachi Chavan, Paul T. Harrell. Effects of racial teasing on adolescent marijuana use and nicotine Vaping: An analysis of the Virginia youth risk Behavior Surveillance System, Addictive Behaviors, 2024, 108186, ISSN 0306-4603, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108186. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306460324002351 

Addison J, Caves K, Melvin P, Fitzgerald S, Woods ER, Walsh KE. Factors Associated with HIV Testing in Adolescent and Young Adult Females With a History of STI. Clinical Pediatrics. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1177/00099228241226503

Kisteneff AV, O’Connell KA, Caves K, . Addressing disparities in HIV among adolescents and young adults in the united states. HPHR. 2021:38. 
DOI:10.54111/0001/LL3

Caves K, Castel A, Bokor B, Tuchman L, D’Angelo L. A Clinic Based Survey of Urban Youth Knowledge of PrEP Use for HIV Prevention. Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. April 2019, 32(2): 24

Refer to Adolescent Medicine

The Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine team cares for children between the ages of 12 and 21. Referrals should be placed for “Adolescent Medicine” at our Norfolk, Suffolk and/or Virginia Beach location. Other patients may be seen on a case-by-case basis depending on the medical condition.

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Equality Support Team

CHKD Health System is committed to ensuring that all LGBTQ+ patients, families, and staff work, visit, and receive care in an affirming environment. Our equality support team includes pediatric specialists who are specially trained to care for LGBTQ+ youth.